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Lexus LS vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Lexus LS vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $23,440 Kia Forte SX | ||
| Difference: $50,120 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $22,067 Kia Forte SX | ||
| Difference: $45,664 | ||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2012 |
| Model | LS | Forte |
| Trim | 460 | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $72,520 | $19,100 |
| Base Invoice | $66,717 | $18,190 |
| Cargo net | 65 | 40 |
| Technology Package | 1,800 | |
| Sunroof | 750 | |
| Leather Package | 1,000 | |
| Cargo net | 39 | 32 |
| Technology Package | 1,570 | |
| Sunroof | 655 | |
| Leather Package | 870 | |
| Options (change) | 65 | 3,590 |
| Options (change) | 39 | 3,127 |
| Destination | 975 | 750 |
| Total Price | $73,560 | $23,440 |
| Total Invoice | $67,731 | $22,067 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,915 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,871 | ||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2012 |
| Model | LS | Forte |
| Trim | 460 | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 386hp V8 | 173hp I4 |
| Transmission | T8 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/50-18 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $73,560 | $23,440 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,205 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $68,355 | $23,440 |
| Total Invoice | $67,731 | $22,067 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,793 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $62,938 | $22,067 |
Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2017 | 2012 |
| Model | LS | Forte |
| Trim | 460 | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| RWD | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | |
| Self-repairing paint | $0 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| App support | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| Heated front seats | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,880 | $2,675 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,205 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,793 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2017 | 2012 |
| Model | LS | Forte |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 104.3 in |
| Length | 200.0 in | 178.3 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 69.9 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 57.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,234 lb. | 2,708 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.2 gal. | 13.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.0 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.7 in | 43.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 53.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.8 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.0 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Ionizing air filtration | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1375 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 4% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 18% |
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